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TX area data

Columbus, TX

Columbus, TX.

Population: 6,731 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$313,585
1-year appreciation
-2.8%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.3%
10-year appreciation
+65.3%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$322,617
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, hurricane, lightning, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.7 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (53 mi)
Nearest airport
River Field (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
21
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+134 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$2,241
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
46.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,490
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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